CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Associated Electrics Inc. Announce Recall of Battery Chargers for Radio Control Race Cars

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2004.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-160

Date: June 14, 2004

Product Name: Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Chargers (charges batteries used to power remote control race cars)

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif. is voluntarily recalling 4,900 Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Chargers. A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.Name of product: Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Chargers (charges batteries used to power remote control race cars)Units: 4,900Manufacturer: Associated Electrics Inc., of Costa Mesa, Calif.Hazard: A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Associated Electrics has received three reports of incidents involving exploding battery cells. One consumer sustained a bruised hand, while another received an eye injury from flying debris.Description: The recalled #611 Quasar Pro Chargers were manufactured from February 2002 through February 2004. The grey charger box has words "Quasar Pro" printed in yellow on the front and shows a display of "QUASAR PRO VERSION 1.0" when first turned on. The recalled chargers either have no barcode label on the underside or a barcode label with the numbers "611" or "611A".Sold at: Hobby dealers nationwide from February 2002 through February 2004 for about $200.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the charger immediately and contact Associated Electrics to receive a free repair.Consumer Contact: Call Associated Electrics at (800) 518-7339 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.teamassociated.com.

Hazard Description:

A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: 4,900

Incidents:

Associated Electrics has received three reports of incidents involving exploding battery cells. One consumer sustained a bruised hand, while another received an eye injury from flying debris.

Sold At:

Hobby dealers nationwide from February 2002 through February 2004 for about $200.

Manufactured In:

China